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The MPC will have to factor in a broad-based rebound in activity shown by the January PMI indices

The MPC will also have to consider the rise in output prices shown by the PMI index

Politics | Will the Bodo accord bring peace to western Assam?

While the peace accord has brought cheer to thousands of Bodos, an uneasy silence is observed among the non-Bodos, who constitute the majority of the region.

The impact of the coronavirus on the global economy and markets

Massive Chinese stimulus has reassured markets but investors are weighing hedge options for the tail risk scenario

Budget 2020 | If the salaried can pay TDS, why not business class?

TDS is akin to a national service with an altruistic spirit.

What to expect from the RBI MPC meet tomorrow

RBI will hold rates and retain accommodative stance

Budget 2020 | Income tax changes should pass the nudge smell test fully

According to Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler, people are unable to make the right choice and one should actually nudge them to a default choice which makes it easier for the consumer

Delhi Elections | Election campaigns tell the tale

While the AAP appears to be the favourite, the BJP is giving the AAP a tough fight by unleashing a full-blown election campaign.

Budget took care of govt finances, but what about business confidence?

This year’s Budget did not enthuse corporates and investors as much as the finance minister would have liked

Politics | Challenges aplenty in front of post-Brexit Britain

The United Kingdom has entered uncharted waters and its global interlocutors would be hoping that it resolves its problems with the European Union sooner rather than later.

Budget 2020 | Can business and consumer confidence be restored?

A budget alone cannot restore growth or consumer confidence. The gaps have to be identified, budget announcements have to be implemented and supported by right polices, funds, schemes and programmes.

Budget 2020: Trust deficit then, trust deficit now

The Budget falls short of reviving growth and boosting sentiment

Delhi Elections | Will its polarising pitch help BJP?

The BJP’s campaign messaging seems obsessively focused on Shaheen Bagh, and the unsubstantiated theories that it is orchestrated by the AAP and the Congress.

Customs duty hike should not be a custom

A protectionist stance deprives customers of cheap products and spawns inefficiency

Govt can forget about investments through REIT and InvIT unless budget changes are reversed

An Income Tax section has been tweaked to make an existing infrastructure financing vehicle unviable

Effectively, companies paid less tax in FY19 | Budget 2020

In FY19, the effective tax rate declined, partly because of the cut in tax rates for smaller companies

Budget 2020 | A parallel taxation system may spell more tax conflict

The most charitable interpretation of the Budget is it has lost an opportunity to invigorate the economy.

January PMI shows strong momentum in manufacturing

The survey shows a significant rebound in demand

CAA Debate | India needs to expand its engagement with European parliament

The government earlier brought a few selected Right-wing MEPs to Kashmir and tried to project their opinion as the EU position. This could also be one reason why so many political groups in the EU parliament have reacted strongly against the CAA.

Disinvestment road map for 2020-21: Is it aggressive or realistic?

Assuming that the government does achieve its budgeted disinvestment target, it is important to see how the proceeds are put to use.

The magic beans that will grow central government revenues this year

The states’ share of revenue is being cut drastically

Time for realty sector to realise the home truth

Budget sops notwithstanding, real estate developers should take cue from Economic Survey to mitigate their woes

Budget 2020 | Manufacturing has something to cheer

The underlying theme in the Budget is aligned with the government’s leitmotif – ‘Make in India’.

Budget 2020 | Nirmala Sitharaman keeps the future in focus

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was candid in her Budget speech when she said this is a Budget reminiscent of the fundamentals of economic policy and fiscal planning, which if deployed prudently, will make the promise of a $5trillion+ economy a reality, sooner than later

Budget 2020 | Are the tax steps in the right direction?

Overall, the Budget is a continuing step in the government’s journey of conducive tax environment.